Are you feline festive this paw-liday season? Well these adorable furry fur-iends most certainly are! We hope this special edition of our beloved Pets’ Corner makes you smile, whatever (and however) you are celebrating this winter. 

Ren – a very good dog

Dear Santa Paws, Ren would like you to know that he has been very good this year… just in case you weren’t sure. We’d also like to back up Ren on this statement: a very, very good boy indeed.

Submitted by Victoria Thompson MS.

Ren (a small brown dog) wearing a Christmas jumper that reads 'Dear Santa I have been a very good dog this year".
Buster (a large tabby cat) sitting in front of a Christmas tree looking confused.

Buster – my purr-ecious

Buster heard there’s meant to be presents under the tree at Christmas time. He couldn’t find any but he thinks he’d make a pretty great gift. He’s certainly our editor’s purr-fect gift.

Submitted by Kat Cauchi.

Willow – part-time elf

Willow has taken on a part-time job this Christmas as one of Santa Paws’s elves. She’s such a hard worker, already being her mum’s office assistant, so we think she’s perfect for the role!

Submitted by Rhiannon Challenger.

Willow (brown curly haired dog) in an Elf jumper
Cyrus (ginger cat) looking at the Christmas tree.

Cyrus – in awe

Cyrus thinks these Christmas tree things are pretty spectacular – he could just stare at them all day. Wonders why we can’t have them all year round. He is making some valid points.

Submitted by Vivi.

Jerry – the dapper

Well, doesn’t Jerry look very dapper in his Santa jacket? A kind friend made it for him, so it’s tailored to the perfect fit! However, I’m not sure that Jerry is as impressed as we are – he asked if he could just have a festive collar instead. He thinks the jacket might hinder his very im-paw-tent daily duties (zooomies, walkies, naps, pets, eating…).

Submitted by Liz Bury.

Jerry (tall black and white dog) in a Santa jacket.
Marlow (large blonde dog) in front of a Christmas tree staring 'innocently' at the camera.

Marlow – the innocent one

Despite the baseless rumours you may have heard, Marlow is not waiting for you to turn around so he can eat the Christmas tree. He has no idea why such a story is spreading, especially as everyone knows his favourite snack is actually toast anyway… We stand by your innocence claim, Marlow. We see no evidence to the contrary.

Submitted by Penny Whelan.

Timo – or maybe it’s Rudolph?

Timo is sporting his favourite Rudolph Christmas jumper but we think it suits him so well, we’re wondering if maybe he’s working on a disguise. We could almost believe he was a reindeer, especially if we squint a bit.

Submitted by Jane Green MBE

Timo (black and cream cat) wearing a Rudolph Christmas jumper.
Bella (big back dog) wearing red and white Christmas pattern pyjamas cuddled up to her owner.

Bella – ready for snuggles

Bella has got her favourite Christmas PJs on, so she’s cosy and warm and ready to snuggle up. She’s thinking maybe she and her humans can watch a little Christmas film, hopefully with some snacks. Bella, can we come join you for a sleepover?

Submitted by Aurea Sanabria.

Barney – Santa 2.0

After visiting Sanata with his brother, Wilson, Barney thinks he has found his calling in life – Santa’s understudy! He’s ready to lend a helping paw whenever Santa needs him. Even has his work uniform ready. We believe in you, Barney!

Submitted by Hannah Harris.

Left to right - Wilson (large black dog) and Barney (large blonde dog) wearing Christmas jumpers.
Barney (large blonde dog) wearing a Christmas bandana and Santa hat.
Black cat sitting in the Christmas tree.

Cosy Kitty – purrfect tree ornament

Cosy Kitty has decided to make the Christmas tree his perching spot. Thinks the green really brings out his eyes and that he adds some glamour to the tree’s overall aesthetic. We quite agree.

Submitted by Cosy Direct.

 

Goose – the winter pup

Do you want to build a snowman? How about a snow dog? I think Goose could give you a hand, as long as you have a treat to give him as payment. I mean, just look at those puppy dog eyes – how could you not give in to that little face!

Submitted by Emma Baldwin.

Goose (black and white dog) sitting in the snow looking up at the camera.
Tabitha (a grey and white cat) climbing up inside the Christmas tree.

 Tabitha – the tree climber

Who doesn’t love a game at Christmas? We present to you ‘spot the cat’! Can you see the adventurous feline who just loves climbing trees? Thinks this indoor one is the best gift ever and isn’t sure why she keeps getting told off for just making the most of it! Perhaps the humans are just jealous of your mad climbing skills, Tabitha.

Submitted by Natalie Hood.

Gus – weather reporter

News just in from Gus over in Canada: it’s snowy; very snowy. For any dog who hasn’t experienced this phenomenon, it’s cold wet stuff – fun, but you get chilly quick. He recommends taking a quick zoomie in it, then cosying up inside by the tree (wearing your favourite Christmas accessory = optional). Can we join you please, Gus?!

Submitted by Helen.

Gus (large blonde dog) running through deep snow.
Gus (large blonde dog) wearing antlers sitting in front of a Christmas tree,
Rainbow (tabby cat) sitting on her human's lap looking at the camera in front of a Christmas tree where you can just about spot Sonic (black and white cat) poking out from under the tree.

Rainbow and Sonic – cosy for Christmas

Rainbow and Sonic think Christmas is the purrfect time for cosying up. Rainbow thinks her human’s lap makes a great comfy spot to keep warm, while Sonic prefers to nestle himself under the tree (hopefully you can just about make him out!). We think both spots are excellent choices but that any spot could be cosy if these cuddly cuties are in it.

Submitted by Emma Shorrock.

 

Tia – Christmas accessory model

Tia would like to know what you think of her new festive headband. Does it make her snoot look more boopable? We’d say most definitely. Perhaps there’s a model career in this for her. Very demure, very cutesey.

Submitted by Jackie Vernau.

Tia (large black dog)wearing a redhead band that has a santa hat on it.
Louis (ginger, white and back guinea pig) and Tango (black guinea pig with white tuft) in their hutch wearing Santa hats.

Louis and Tango – Ready for Squeak-mas

Louis and Tango think it’s guinea be a good day! They’ve got their Squeak-mas hats on (and are looking so cute in them!) and are hoping for some special treats from Santa Pig. We think you definitely deserve some!

Submitted by Kris Carters.

Tilly – unimpressed

Tilly is not impressed. Firstly, she did not want to wear a Christmas jumper; secondly, she did not agree to have her photo taken. She would like to advise Santa Paws to put her humans on the naughty list this year and to bring her extra treats for putting up with such nonsense. We think she looks adorable even while sulking though! Can we be on the nice list please, Tilly?

Submitted by Andy Earp.

Tilly (tan colour medium dog) wearing a gingerbread Christmas jumper looking very unimpressed.

We hope you enjoyed our festive Pets’ corner special! Season’s greetings to all our readers and their furry friends.

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  • Kat Cauchi

    Kat is the former editor of R.I.S.E. Magazine. She is the chair of the BESA Women’s Educational Suppliers Network, a Global Equality Collective member, InnovateHer ambassador and TechUpWomen Mentor. She is a also a 2023 #TechWomen100 award winner and 2022 Nexus Education award winner.

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